Each month, Panorama magazine brings you the best from the world
of Porsche. Races, vintage car shows, technical articles, we cover
it all!
At Panorama, we never have room for all the pictures we'd like
to
share with our readers. Here are some photos that just wouldn't
fit
into the magazine this month.
The April Photo Gallery features Leonard Turner's photographs
from the GT 3 introduction near Venice, Italy
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The adjustable rear wing is factory set to provide neutral
lift at 200 kph; engine air comes in at the leading edge
of the lowest aerodynamic surface.
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Surprisingly for a 911 without electronic stability
management, the rear end stays planted even under
provocation from the throttle.
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The six-speed transmission carries slightly
lower ratios than its predecessor in the top two gears,
but larger tires even out the difference.
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A little difficult for daily driving
but ideal for competition, the signature GT 3 seat
is not coming to America; we get Porsche sport seats
instead.
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Smooth lines and careful attention
to aerodynamics permit a Cd of .30
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The air intake-rich, angular nose is an identifying
mark of the fastest normally aspirated Porsche built
to date.
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The adjustable suspension can be set to optimal
performance for either street or racing tires;
lack of rubber suspension bushings give firm,
sure control.
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High on a mountain road there is no perceptible
altitude-induced power loss.
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Tractability at slow speeds is outstanding
for a car with these performance figures, but
rough roads take a toll with the stiffly suspended
GT 3.
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With its GT 3 logo and aggressive looks, this newest
offering is a wolf in wolf's clothing.
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One of Porsche's photographers finds time to do a
fashion layout
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Check out the April issue for all the details on the 2004
911 GT3, a Panorama Profile on the legendary Pedro Rodriguez,
a combined Firsthand File on the 996 Carrera 4S and Firsthand
Followup on the 996 Carrera 4, Patricia Ktistes' invitation
to Trackdance, the girls' guide to driving and racing, and
more.
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